One week into the new school year, the more than 650 students in grades kindergarten through sixth at Spencer Elementary are becoming more familiar with their new principal, Laura Penman, and she with them. More...

Runners and walkers are invited to enjoy the autumn colors, fellowship and refreshments, and some friendly competition at the YMCA/ Friends of McCormick’s Creek 4 Mile Trail Run/Walk on Sunday, September 29, at McCormick’s Creek State Park. More...

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Gosport Elementary School will host its annual Back-to-School Parade on Friday, August 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The students and staff will celebrate the beginning of another great school year by parading through downtown Gosport. More...

(Note: Items selected are from the daily police logs provided by Owen County Security Center Dispatch. Times shown are when the incidents were reported to the police. The list below is up-to-date as of 6:00 a.m. More...

If you attended Owen Valley High School during the 1970s or 1980s you are invited to a class picnic on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Redbud Shelter inside McCormicks Creek State Park. Normal park entry fees will apply. More...

The Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, August 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the SWCD Office, located at 743 East Franklin Street in Spencer. This meeting is open to the public. More...

It’s that time of year again. School is back in session. The big yellow buses wind their way around the country roads picking up children. In the suburbs and cities, parents adjust their schedules to drop their kids off at school. More...

The Tri-County Community Club met on July 17th at the Cagle’s Mill spillway... what a beautiful place. A wonderful meal was enjoyed, with all pitching in their favorite foods. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. More...

Dear Editor, The members of the Cataract Lake Area Crime Watch wish to publicly thank all of the local friends, neighbors, officers and politicians for coming out and making our second annual Cataract Lake Area Crime Watch Fish Fry an overwhelming su More...